Merle Hay Funeral HomeObituaries · Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 4400 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, IA 50310, within Polk County. Merle Hay Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Merle Hay Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Des Moines and the surrounding Polk County area, Merle Hay Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Merle Hay Funeral Home welcomes families from across Iowa and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Merle Hay Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Merle Hay Funeral Home at (515) 278-4633 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 4400 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Merle Hay Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.